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Only APC Campaigning, Others Are Reacting On Social Media – Umar Ardo
- Northern League of Democrats convener Umar Ardo claimed the APC is the only party seriously campaigning ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
- Ardo accused opposition parties of relying on social media reactions instead of grassroots campaigns and urged them to take their campaigns to the streets.
- Ardo said Atiku Abubakar was unlikely to withdraw and predicted Peter Obi would lose his supporters’ backing if he stepped aside, complicating a coalition.
Prayers Are Answered In This Country – Makinde Slams Tinubu Over Saudi Arabia Trip
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saudi Arabia, arguing that he could pray for Nigeria from Aso Rock.
- Tinubu arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to observe the lesser hajj and pray for Nigeria, according to Naija News.
- Speaking at an APM town hall meeting in Enugu State, Makinde said his party would avoid foreign prayer trips and pray alongside Nigerians.
‘If Democracy Is Practised, 90 Percent Of Politicians Won’t Be In Office’ – Okorocha
- Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha claimed that about 90 per cent of politicians holding office in Nigeria would lose their positions if democracy were properly practised.
- The Federal High Court in Abuja nullified Hope Uzodimma’s APC candidacy for Imo West Senatorial District and ordered INEC to recognise Okorocha as the primary winner.
- Uzodimma has vowed to appeal the judgment, while Okorocha said his concern was the people’s interest rather than being declared the winner.
Uzodimma Wanted To Be Lawan’s Running Mate In 2022 – Okorocha
- Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha alleged that Governor Hope Uzodimma sought to become Ahmad Lawan’s running mate during the 2022 APC presidential primary.
- Okorocha made the allegation on Channels Television on Thursday, hours after a Federal High Court declared him winner of the Imo West APC senatorial primary.
- Okorocha advised Uzodimma to accept the court ruling rather than appeal, while accusing the governor of failing to tackle insecurity in Imo State.
‘Hate For Buhari Can’t Be Compared To Hate For Tinubu In Imo, SouthEast’ – Okorocha
- Former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha said President Bola Tinubu had not offended the Igbo and predicted he would win Imo State in 2027.
- Okorocha said the APC faced its toughest challenges in Imo under Muhammadu Buhari and warned against treating anger towards the state government as opposition to Tinubu.
- Okorocha challenged Governor Hope Uzodimma to appeal the Federal High Court judgment declaring him winner of the APC primary for Imo West Senatorial District.
Tinubu: We Cannot Afford To Gamble For Four Years – Okorocha Warns Ndigbo
- Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has urged people in the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
- Okorocha described support for Tinubu as a strategic alliance that could benefit the South-East politically, urging Ndigbo to prioritise political calculations over emotions.
- The Federal Capital Territory High Court ruled on Thursday that Okorocha secured the most votes in the APC’s Imo West primary and should be declared the winner.
Peter Obi Is A Fantastic Gentleman, But We Can’t Gamble – Okorocha Reveals Why South-East Must Support Tinubu
- Former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha urged the South-East to support Tinubu, arguing that Peter Obi’s proposed single presidential term was not the region’s best option.
- Okorocha described Obi as a fantastic gentleman but said his support for Tinubu reflected a strategic alliance rather than emotion or sentiment.
- Okorocha said he had not yet discussed his position with political stakeholders but planned to engage them and expected them to listen.
Uzodimma Get One Person To Write Results, He Has Never Won’ – Okorocha
- Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha accused Governor Hope Uzodimma of relying on manipulated election results, claiming he had never legitimately won an election.
- A Federal High Court in Abuja declared Okorocha the winner of the APC’s May 18 primary for Imo West Senatorial District on Thursday.
- Justice Obiora Egwuatu barred Uzodimma from presenting himself as the APC candidate for the seat and ordered the party to submit Okorocha’s name to INEC.
Uzodinma Can’t Beat Or Even Get Close To My Record’ – Okorocha
- Former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha claimed that Governor Hope Uzodinma could not match or come close to his record in the state.
- Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday, Okorocha urged people to ask Imo residents about Uzodinma’s governance rather than rely on his assessment.
- Okorocha said he was focused on securing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and claimed his own name on the ballot would guarantee Tinubu victory in Imo.
2027: Edo Ready For Tinubu – Okpebholo Declares
- Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo said the APC was ready to campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party candidates in 2027.
- Campaign council Director General Senator Mathew Urhoghide said Okpebholo provided the Benin City secretariat, which underwent renovation to prepare for campaign activities.
- Okpebholo claimed 2.5 million votes for Tinubu were already assured and urged Edo residents to vote on January 16, 2027.
2027; ‘That Was So Arrogant’ – Okorocha Blasts Gov. Uzodinma Over His Action Before Tinubu
- Rochas Okorocha called Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma arrogant for announcing before President Bola Tinubu that he would be on the ballot in 2027.
- Speaking on Channels Television, Okorocha said Uzodinma should allow the court to decide the matter rather than predict its outcome.
- The Federal High Court in Abuja declared Okorocha the APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate and ordered Uzodinma to stop claiming victory in the primary
‘Thugs Attacked Me, My Son-in-law Shot, Handcuffed As Criminal, My Daughter Beaten’ – Okorocha Speaks On Dumping APC
- Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has ruled out leaving the All Progressives Congress despite what he described as humiliation of his family.
- Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Okorocha alleged that thugs attacked him, his son-in-law Uche Nwosu was shot and his daughter was beaten.
- Okorocha said he would not leave the APC for anybody because he was among its founding fathers and gave the party its name.
2027: Can Anybody Tell Me Atiku’s Impact? – Wike Challenges Nigerians
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike challenged Nigerians to assess Atiku Abubakar’s record in government rather than focus on his repeated presidential bids.
- Wike said Atiku was a powerful vice-president from 1999 to 2007 who oversaw privatisation and government-owned companies and industries.
- Wike described the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a “joint ticket of corruption” and predicted it would not secure 25 per cent of votes in Rivers State.
